By Herp News The fossilized remains of a reptile closely related to lizards are the oldest yet to be discovered. Two new fossil jaws discovered in Vellberg, Germany provide the first direct evidence that the ancestors of lizards, snakes and tuatara (known collectively as lepidosaurs), were alive during the Middle Triassic period — around 240 […]
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Sep 24
Sep 24
Herpetologist Robert C. Stebbins passes away at 98
Noted California herpetologist and author of many popular reptile and amphibian field guides used by amateur and professional herpetologists alike, Robert C. Stebbins passed away yesterday at the age of 98. Born on March 31, 1915, in Chico, California, the first of seven children, his work with reptiles and amphibans on the west coast has […]
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Family accidentally hooks sea turtle while fishing at Juno Beach
By Herp News Story by Lauren Hills / CBS 12 News JUNO BEACH, Fla. — It was the catch of the day for Aaron Pederson, but not one he ever expected while fishing with his family at the Juno beach pier on Sunday. “We were just snook fishing and I got a bite and […]
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Poachers kill 2 rangers in Thailand
By Herp News Two wildlife rangers have been killed by poachers in Thailand, reports the Wildlife Conservation Society. Go to Source …read more Read more here: herpetofauna.com No products found. Amazon Auto Links
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Poachers kill 2 rangers in Thailand
By Herp News Two wildlife rangers have been killed by poachers in Thailand, reports the Wildlife Conservation Society. Go to Source …read more Read more here: herpetofauna.com No products found. Amazon Auto Links
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Snakes, other 'misunderstood animals,' help troubled youth
Some programs to help troubled young people have seen improvement in school and interpersonal relationships after the children and teens have worked with dogs or horses. Now snakes and other “misunderstood animals” can be added to that list. From Trails Carolina: Studies have shown that animal assisted therapy and relationships with animal companions in general […]
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Mandarin rat snake on plane strands passengers down under
A teeny tiny little Mandarin rat snake grounded a Qantas Boeing 747 in Sydney last weekend. From ABC News: Staff found the 20-centimeter (8-inch) Mandarin Rat Snake in the passenger cabin near the door late Sunday before passengers were due to board the flight bound for Tokyo from Sydney International Airport, Qantas said in a […]
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